Haiti Benefit Concert

The Adam Novellano Indoor Tournament
WISC Annual Indoor Soccer Tournament

The West Islip Soccer Club is hosting their annual Indoor Soccer Tournament the weekend of
February 6Th and 7th, 2010.
As of Feb 5th 11:30PM
Tournament is Scheduled as Normal
Tournament is Scheduled as Normal

Saturday February 6Th 2010: BU-7, BU-8, BU-9, BU-10, BU-11
Sunday February 7Th, 2010: GU-7, GU-8, GU-9, GU-10, GU-11

Now Travel on February 6th U10 & U11 Boys & Girls

Sunday Games will end NO later then 4PM

Go to the Indoor Tournament page for Team Registration, Schedules, Tournament Rules and Medical Release Forms.
_{Registration
Deadline Extended to February 1, 2010}

High School students interested in fulfilling their Community Service are welcome to volunteer their time to the Club.
Please contract John Scheid 631- 987-4300 or U5Coor@westislipsoccer.com

Please contact Tournament Coordinator,
Tom Sherlock 631- 422-0228 or e-mail Tournaments@westislipsoccer.com
if you would like to help or for any additional information.

Haiti Benefit Concert

Benefit Concert: UNITED WE CARE
Thursday, 11 February 2010, 7:00pm
Location:St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School 1170 Montauk Hwy., West Islip
Presented by the Town of Islip
Benefiting the Children of Haiti

100% of the proceeds to be donated to the UNICEF relief fund
Admission min. $5 at door additional contributions encouraged (children under 12 Free)
The concert will feature performances by Bayshore,Brentwood,Central Islip,Islip, St. John the Baptist,and West Islip High Schools.

Please click HERE to view the flyer for this event

For more information Contact : (631) 224-5559 Councilman John H. Edwards' office

The West Islip Summit Coalition will be presenting Chief Joe Downey (a West Islip Resident) and his fellow rescue workers with a service award for their outstanding acts of selflessness in Haiti.
Joe Downey and his family are active members of the West islip Soccer Club.
Come out and show your support for Joe and your support for the people of Haiti.

West Islip - United Soccer Training Spring 2010

United Soccer Training is offering a program for West Islip Soccer Players looking for extra professional training during the spring season. The program will consist of 8- 1 hour sessions throughout the spring season to work on foot skills, fundamentals of the game, passing, and receiving and distributing the ball.

The program is a great opportunity for those players looking for additional training throughout the season at a great price. A great chance to get ready for those tryouts for soon to be travel players and excellent for young players to learn many new moves and skills they may not have yet learned.

*** Choose which Day you would like to attend (Mondays or Fridays)**** When-- April 5,12,19,26-- May 3,10,17,24 (Mondays)
OR
When-- April 9,16,23,30--May 7,14,21,28 (Fridays)
Time 4:15-5:15- Held before Lacrosse and Baseball Games
Place- Casemento Park West Islip
Ages-5-10
Cost- $100.00 only $75.00 if paid by Feb.10 must email us to confirm spot if joining by Feb 10 for discount

PLEASE MAIL REGISTRATION FEE TO:
UNITED SOCCER C/O SHAWN MCLAUGHLIN
P.O. BOX 1825 LINDENHURST NY 11757-0945
PAYMENTS PAYABLE TO UNITED SOCCER

***** Register and pay by Feb 10-- 8 week program is only $75.00****** This is a great opportunity for great training, from top trainers at a great price
Visit the website for more info at www.unitedsoccersite.com
Don't wait to take advantage of this great offer. Offer ends February 10 due to insurance reasons.
If you plan to join and pay by Feb 10- Please contact us with childs name, age, for insurance purposes and the day you are going to attend at unitedsocceraca@yahoo.com- to register and save by Feb 10

For additional information please call SHAWN MCLAUGHLIN 516-320-3032

2009 West Islip High School Varsity Girls Soccer

THE TEAM
2009 W.I.G.S, THE SEASON TO REMEMBER.

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Bleak and dreary were the words used to forecast the upcoming West Islip Girls Varsity Soccer season. Getting into the playoffs was looked upon as only a dream. Having 17 seniors graduate from the previous Suffolk County finalist team and with only 4 starters returning, people appeared justified in writing off the W.I.G.S. (West Islip Girls Soccer) pending season.
Upon losing their first game to Centereach, despair was now setting in. However, the girls of this team failed to acknowledge the disaster predicted by the overwhelming majority of the school, parents and league.
It started with wins against Hauppauge and Islip, confidence was never an issue with these young ladies, they all felt they could win if they could just come together as a team, but it was apparent the confidence in themselves began grow and flourish with these 2 wins. Each and every game from that point on was looked upon as winnable. Although there were some bumps in the road along the way, what people failed to realize was this team was playing in now what some believe to be the toughest league on the island, if not the state. Even when losing, THE TEAM showed great resiliency in each following game.
Injuries plagued this team as they did with every team, but new faces were stepping in and filling the voids without missing a beat.
THE TEAM coasted into the county playoffs (to everyone’s surprise except their own) as the 6th seeded team and easily defeated Lindenhurst in the first round 3-0. Although they were looking forward to “pay back” with East Islip in the next round, they settled for Bellport and disposed of them 3-0.
On November 7th in the county semi-final game they took on Connetquot (2nd Seed), in what was expected to be (and was) a physical and chippy game. Although down 1-0, and confronted with the fact THE TEAM had not come back to win a game this year when faced with a deficit, THE TEAM dug in and squeaked out a more than satisfying 2-1 win.
Now, returning to the county finals in itself is a major achievement and on November 11th they did just that against Sachem North. For the people that were unable to attend this game, unfortunately, you missed out on the most memorable 9 minutes of West Islip soccer that has ever been played. Down 2-0 with a little more than 9 minutes remaining in the game, THE TEAM finally scored making it 2-1. With 2 minutes and 35 seconds remaining THE TEAM then put in the equalizer. The West Islip fans were more than happy to be headed for overtime, but THE TEAM was having no part of that this night and with less than 1 second on the clock, West Islip scored the winning goal, winning the Suffolk County Championship for the first time in 20 years and sending them to the Long Island Championship Game.
Underdogs throughout the season, why would it be any different against Nassau County Champion and perennial power house Massapequa. Well someone forgot to tell THE TEAM they weren’t suppose to win, hence, regulation and three overtimes later West Islip scored, winning 1-0 and were crowned Long Island Champions. Unfortunately all good things must come to an end. THE TEAM headed up to Cortland to play in the NY State semi-final game against defending NY State Champion John Jay (10th ranked team in the nation). Although the girls lost 3-2, it was quite apparent THE TEAM gained much respect from all who witnessed the match, having been down 3-0, not calling it quits and coming within inches of tying up the game.
Achievements; Suffolk County Champions, Long Island Champions, NYS semi finalist, 2nd ranked AA school in the state, 45th ranked school in the nation. Not to bad for “Bleak and dreary”.
Congrats go out to the coaching staff and all the girls and especially the graduating seniors; Lindsay Aponte, Kate Brandt, Alex Camesas, Shannon Carroll, Ashley Howard, Codi-Lyn Johnson, Deanna Monfredo, Alexis Pilkington, Katie Rotan, Casey Sarle, Mikayla Walton, Erica Wysocki.
Award recipients;
ALL COUNTY- Codi-Lyn Johnson, Alexis Pilkington, Mikayla Walton, Samantha Whitney.
ALL CONFERENCE - Lauren Bellone.
ALL COUNTY ACADEMIC - Alex Camesas
ALL LEAUGE ACADEMIC - Mikayla Walton

SOFA ... Score One For Africa

SCORE A GOAL IN AFRICA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ANOTHER COUNTRY IN AFRICA NEEDS OUR HELP
ZAMBIA

SOFA ... Score One For Africa

In June 2008 the West Islip Soccer Club began its involvement with New Hope Africa Children Ministries of Busia, Uganda
It started with just two boxes of uniforms and sports equipment and a little over six months later more than 30 boxes had been sent. Over the past 18 months your donations kept this effort going and have made a difference in the lives of several hundred needy children in Africa.

Recently the Soccer Club has been contacted by an organization in New York City that heard of our efforts and is looking for ways to help defray the cost of shipping.

The West Islip Soccer Club will be expanding this charity clothing initiative to Zambia. The first couple of boxes of donations to Zambia have already been sent.

ANY sports clothing ( not just soccer), equipment, cleats, socks, sneakers, shinguards etc can be dropped off on the front porch of 96 Udalia Court. (any day any time as this is a ongoing program).

Your Donations continue to make a Difference!!